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defender

[dih-fen-der] / dɪˈfɛn dər /
NOUN
champion
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“It’s part of the process, part of the plan,” defender Emily Fox told reporters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Wagler spent the summer building up his body and has potential to be a strong defender.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

And they started brightly, with Katie Buchanan collecting the ball on the wing, beating a defender and sprinting over the line to give them a fifth-minute lead in her first international start.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Martinez collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the 68th minute while attempting to claim a cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's free-kick.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Will was a post-grad senior and a strong defender, but he relied too much on his jump shot, which most of the time clanked off the rim.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

Their deputy federal public defenders did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Tore Andre Flo was a menace for Premier League defenders not merely because of his tall, gangly frame but for the silky touches the Norwegian often showed with his giant boots.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

A handful of defenders noted that the new press secretary had only a day to get ready for her debut.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

Macrophages are among the immune system's most versatile defenders.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

On the surface, Constance cried out to the waiting defenders.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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